AC/DC Thunderbolts

Tips on how to install our Thunderbots mod.
These thunderbolts replace the original plastic, bracket and reinforcing assembly, and accompanying flasher. They have bright lights that bring out the game features in the software, which the stock, dim lights and opaque thunderbolts suppress.

You can remove the original flasher, or leave them in (we recommend removing them). The thunderbolts use the connectors from these flashers.

Mounting the thunderbolts is a little tricky. To get the look we wanted and not become too tall or interfere with the game, we had to make the screw sit under the assembly. However, it can be done in a couple of minutes. You'll need a small screwdriver, and the original mounting screw.

Start off by putting the screw into the mounting hole with the thunderbolt assembly in your hand. There may be a small burr there, you'll want to turn the screw until it is all the way in.

Then, place the assembly on the target, tilting it forwards to make it easier to get to the screw. Line the screw up with the mounting hole, and start screwing it in.

As you turn the screw, the target will stand up. Keep turning the screw, with the screwdriver at an angle. When it tightens, give it a 1/8 - 1/4 turn extra and it will lock in place. You can also use a small flat head screwdriver to turn it that last fraction.

You'll need to loosen the two ramp screws with a 1/4" nut driver. This will let you tweak the guide just enough to get the connector through the playfield hole. You could also loosen the underplayfield nut that holds the top of the guide in place.